You might remember the Cisco Security Star Contest we ran a couple of months ago. Now we're sharing Season 2 of Cisco's IT Security Makeover with Mike Storm! This holiday season, we want to give you peace of mind that your business is more secure with Cisco security products. And as a cherry on top, we're spreading some holiday cheer with a $300 Amazon Gift Card.

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The takeaway I got for that season is that ransomware will probably try to get through our sales department and we need to make sure our network segmenting keeps any mess they get into away from the people who do the work in the company.

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The most valuable takeaway from the videos i have to say is with the makeover the end result was that there were no attacks after. Also being aware of attacks happening before they even happen with the ease of monitoring the network load straight from a cell phone.

The valuable takeaway for me is that using server gear that is designed to work together will help with any possible gaps in security and ultimately be better in stopping network attacks like Ransomware. Of course it does not stop everything, which is why end-user training is crucial as well.

The takeaway for me is that there are lots of different points of weaknesses in a network. There will always be something that you can't plan. Having good backups and the ability to restore quickly is key.

My takeaway is that it's better to be reactive than proactive - you can't stop ransomware at the end user level, but you can stop ransomware in its tracks with the right amount of visibility and as little security gaps as possible.